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Obverse Description
Christian Gobrecht's portrait of Liberty is surrounded by 13 stars with the date centered at the bottom.
Reverse Description
Heraldic eagle holding arrows and branch in its claws is centered in the design with the words UNITED STATES OF AMERICA * @ 2 1/2 D. around the periphery. Mintmark (if any) is located under the eagle's claws.
Catalog Information
GSID:
8267
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1846
Reverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Reverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, 2 1/2 D.
Fineness:
0.9
Weight (gr):
4.18 gr
Weight (oz):
0.1344 oz
Precious Metal Weight:
0.121 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
18
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Reeded
Coin Date:
1846
Denomination:
$2 1/2
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
21,598
Coinage Type:
Gold Quarter Eagle
Coinage Years:
1839-1907
Composition:
90% gold; 10% silver & copper
PCGS #:
7740
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Coin Value History
1846 $2 1/2 MS
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1846 $2 1/2 MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS63 |
|
$26,500 | $1,234 |
| MS63 | - | $20,500 | $1,234 |
| MS62 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS62 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS61 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS61 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS60 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS60 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF45 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF45 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF40 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF40 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF35 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF35 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF30 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF30 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF25 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF25 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| F15 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| F15 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| F12 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| F12 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG10 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG10 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG8 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG8 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| G6 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| G6 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| G4 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| G4 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
1846 $2 1/2 AU53 NGC. NGC Census: 15 in 53, 116 finer (6/26). CDN: $889.91 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU53. Mintage 21,598. ...
$915
1846 $2 1/2 MS62 NGC. ...
$9,150
1846 $2 1/2 XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population: 16 in 45, 67 finer (1/26). CDN: $811.02 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF45. Mintage 21,5...
$921
1846 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. MS-61 (PCGS).
$5,040
1846 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. AU-55 (PCGS).
$1,200
1846 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. EF Details--Scratch (PCGS).
$456
1846 $2 1/2 -- Whizzed -- NCS. AU Details. Mintage 21,598. ...
$516
1846 $2 1/2 -- Ex-Jewelry -- ANACS. VF Details, Net Fine 12. Mintage 21,598....
$384
$2.50 1846 PCGS MS63 CAC
$36,425
1846 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. AU-58 (PCGS).
$2,040
1846 $2 1/2 MS60 NGC. Surprisingly rare in high grades, the 1846 Philadelphia issue makes only an occasional appearance at ...
$3,960
1846 $2 1/2 VF35 ANACS. Mintage 21,598. From The Toro Collection. ...
$690
1846 $2 1/2 XF40 NGC. NGC Census: (4/131). PCGS Population: (12/70). CDN: $400 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS XF40. M...
$444
1846 $2 1/2 -- Cleaned -- ANACS. VF30 Details. NGC Census: (0/129). PCGS Population (2/80). Mintage: 21,500. Numismedia...
$306
1846 $2 1/2 AU53 NGC. NGC Census: (14/110). Mintage 21,598. ...
$1,315
1846 $2 1/2 MS62 PCGS. CAC....
$13,200
1846 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. EF-45 (PCGS).
$840
1846 $2 1/2 MS61 PCGS Secure. ...
$4,320
1846 $2 1/2 AU55 NGC. NGC Census: (34/76). Mintage 21,598. ...
$1,440
1846 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. AU Details--Ex Jewelry (PCGS).
$432
Liberty Gold Quarter Eagle $2 1/2 1840-1907 MS [Type]
Worth: $533 – $26,000
1840 $2 1/2 MS
Worth: $743 – $44,000
1840-C $2 1/2 MS
Worth: $1,800 – $30,000
1840-D $2 1/2 MS
Worth: $4,250 – $144,000
1840-O $2 1/2 MS
Worth: $573 – $42,500
1841 $2 1/2 MS
Worth: $125,000 – $336,000
1841-C $2 1/2 MS
Worth: $2,000 – $62,400
1841-D $2 1/2 MS
Worth: $3,600 – $86,400
1842 $2 1/2 MS
Worth: $2,000 – $50,000
1842-C $2 1/2 MS
Worth: $2,300 – $120,000
1842-D $2 1/2 MS
Worth: $2,400 – $54,000
1842-O $2 1/2 MS
Worth: $543 – $48,000
1843 $2 1/2 MS
Worth: $533 – $20,000
1843-C $2 1/2 Large Date MS
Worth: $1,300 – $42,000
1843-C $2 1/2 Small Date MS
Worth: $2,250 – $39,000
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